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A 750-metre freight link shows why usable access matters
A historical Fletcher International case supplied by Austroads connects heavier container loads with a suitable route and monitored access — the practical test behind productivity claims.
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Queensland Rail says more than 10 non-coal paths are available for freight
QR says the existing network can support more intermodal freight. Its Queensland container incentive and the Commonwealth TRACK scheme are not mutually exclusive.
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When certified telematics fails, who has to fix it?
Austroads has set out the certified TMA provider’s fault obligations. The three-day system requirement and 15-working-day device deadline cover different failures.
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When the road contributes to the risk: what Rosie said after 10 hours in a B-double
After 10 hours in a B-double, NHVR CEO Nicole Rosie discussed road condition, maintenance, proportionate regulation and why drivers need to reach infrastructure planners earlier.
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Where does the driver voice enter heavy-vehicle decisions?
NTC says its consultations are open to everyone. NHVR CEO Nicole Rosie agrees a driver’s perspective can still be lost. Rod Hannifey wants a more direct channel for the people doing the work.
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More freight, fewer truck movements: Gavin Hill’s case for PBS productivity
Hill nominates high-productivity vehicles as a major freight opportunity. The benefit depends on getting the right combinations onto the right roads.
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Victoria expands PBS access — but operators still need to check where the network stops
Victoria has expanded eligible PBS access and added a 500 kg Euro VI total-mass allowance. The benefit still depends on the combination, operating mass and every road on the trip.
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Compulsory NAAS telematics is coming — but part of the certified market does not yet exist
Queensland has priced a small operator’s NAAS telematics at $47,260, but WWTG has established that a critical part of the certified Smart OBM market for specialised heavy haul does not yet exist.
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WA’s freight rail buyback Bill: what it could mean for trucking
WA’s proposed freight-rail buyback creates a framework for a deal—not a ban on trucks. Here is what Bill 85 enables, who it affects and the questions still unanswered.
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Rail operators put a price on freight shift: how TRACK will test taxpayer value per TEU
Rail operators will nominate the subsidy they need for additional freight under the Commonwealth’s $26 million TRACK round. WWTG examines the harder question: what will taxpayers actually buy for each TEU shifted and litre of diesel saved?